Santa Barbara Kayak Tour: Private or Group Experience

Embark on a scenic Santa Barbara kayak tour with experienced guides. Explore the harbor, encounter sea lions and seals, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and mountains.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cal Coast Adventures at West Beach - Experience Santa Barbara kayaking from a local’s perspective. Your experienced kayaking guide will lead you safely through the harbor and if you’re lucky you’ll visit some adorable sea life! You’ll encounter breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views of the Waterfront, Santa Ynez Mountains, Channel Islands, and…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Life jackets
  • Kayaks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable kayaking journey in Santa Barbara - it can be a tailored private ride or a shared group tour; you decide how you want your adventure to unfold! If you’re seeking a more personalized and private kayaking tour, then our individual kayak ride is the perfect match. Alternatively, if you wish to paddle around Santa Barbara…

Location
45 W Cabrillo Blvd
West Cabrillo Boulevard
You'll meet your guide on the sand of West Beach just north of the pier! You'll see our gear on the sand directly across from the Harbor View Inn Hotel. When looking at the ocean we are just to the right of Stearns Warf. Look for a white equipment shed and a blue tent. That's us!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Guide644769
Aug 1, 2025
Beach Traveler - This was my second time taking a kayak tour with Kayak Tours of Santa Barbara . Great tour and guides, they are very informative and familiar with the local history and scene.
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Yvettej980
Jul 25, 2025
Awesome Experience! - Such a fun experience for my daughter and I. We had Kenzie as a guide and she was great! Knowledgeable and laid back. I feel we can probably take the kayak out on our own next time. Thank you so much Kenzie!!!
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Octavioc476
Jul 21, 2025
- We had a lot of fun! Philip and Justin were great guides and made me feel comfortable despite this being my first time in a kayak. I will recommend this tour to others!
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Linda_h
Jul 17, 2025
It was a great day to be... - It was a great day to be on the water. Katie was very attentive and made us feel very safe. A fun way to spend an afternoon in Santa Barbara and a great way to see the coast and mountains.
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285marlenar
Jul 17, 2025
- Lovely kayak trip with knowledgeable tour guides Theresa & Mija! We got to see seals and pelicans and other cool wildlife!
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Phdadventurer
Jul 13, 2025
Friendly guide, gorgeous place - Andrei was the best guide we could have hoped for: he was patient and kind, especially with the half of our group who had never kayaked nor knew how to swim, he gave us plenty of options to tailor the experience to our interests, and he shared great stories and history of the area that made us feel welcome in a new city. Plus, the seabirds and harbor seals were abundant, and no one fell in! In fact, we didn't get wet at all beyond the initial launch, when we had to go into the water up to knee level. It was definitely one of the highlights of our visit!
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C9866gcpaulined
Jul 13, 2025
Great! Santa Barbara from another perspective! - Great time spent with family (6 adults and 2 children). The guide was great, the kayaks were easy to handle, the views were great.
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Patrick
Jul 10, 2025
Unique experience in Santa Barbara - Unique tour with sea lions we saw, George was our guide and did this excellently and picked up and integrated the kids super
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C3475pjemmar
Jul 2, 2025
Must do if visiting SB! - George was so amazing! Such a kind and knowledgable tour guide. The place was very do-able. We got to stop to see different wildlife and learn lots about Santa Barbara. Great experience!
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Y7384wpbrianb
Jul 6, 2025
Fun, interesting paddle suitable for most everyone. - Had a great time with guides Philip and Theresa. They were very attentive to the group’s safety, experience and interests. We loved the variety of scenery and effort - harbor, ocean, and wharf.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).